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Gerriale Ward

Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production budgets, schedules and delivery goals. Skilled Production Worker offering 12 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Committed leader with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cosmetic Counter Manager

Macys Department Store
08.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, trained and supported cosmetic counter team members, emphasizing company policies, product knowledge, and departmental goals across staff.
  • Circulated cosmetic department to promptly and politely welcome customers and engage in conversation to assess needs.
  • Planned and prepared for special events, adjusting employee schedules and inventory to achieve smooth, efficient department operations.
  • Analyzed sales, wrote sales reports and set sales goals for cosmetics counter at Lancome inside of Macys.
  • Introduced initiatives and sales strategies to exceed goals.
  • Analyzed sales, wrote sales reports and set sales goals for cosmetics counter at Lancome.
  • Managed difficult or delicate customer interactions with politeness and professionalism, reaching resolutions promptly and according to store policies.
  • Offered make-up tips and popular tutorials in alignment with latest trends.
  • Protected store assets and inventory via loss prevention procedures.

Production Line Team Leader

Faurecia Interior Systems
04.2012 - 09.2023
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
  • Boosted efficiency by coordinating projects and assignments for 8 or more team members.
  • Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Education

Billing/Coding And Administration

Washtenaw Community College

Skills

  • Equipment Modification
  • Equipment Efficiency
  • Output Improvements
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Worker Training
  • Job Assignments
  • Task Delegation
  • General Housekeeping
  • Employee Relationships
  • Strategic Goals
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Productivity Performance
  • Process Improvement
  • Employee Motivation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Assemble Products
  • Package Shipment
  • Assembly Line Operations
  • Inspect Parts
  • Organize Supplies
  • Checking and Gauging
  • Quality Inspections
  • Sales Coaching
  • Business Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Customer loyalty
  • Business Development
  • Schedule Management
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Cosmetic Counter Manager

Macys Department Store
08.2023 - Current

Production Line Team Leader

Faurecia Interior Systems
04.2012 - 09.2023

Billing/Coding And Administration

Washtenaw Community College
Gerriale Ward